Lexington County Coroner identifies man who died in automobile accident, Wednesday

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of US 321 and Gardners Terrace Road (about one mile south of Pine Ridge) in Lexington County, Wednesday, at approximately 1 p.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Marcus Holmes Jr., 31, of Gaston, […]

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Domestic Violence Assault sends a Lexington County Man to Prison for 20 years

Michael Boyd Harvey, II, age 53, pled guilty to Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature in Lexington County on Thursday, Sept. 4. Circuit Court Judge Debra R. McCaslin sentenced Harvey to the maximum 20 years in prison. Under South Carolina law, this offense is classified as serious and […]

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Top portion of Lake Murray Dam will be closed Sunday, Sept. 21, for Dining on the Dam

The top portion of the Lake Murray Dam, including the walkway, will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians starting Sunday, September 21st at 6:00 A.M. for the Dining on the Dam event.  All traffic will be diverted to the dam’s lower roadway. The upper roadway and walkway will reopen after […]

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Lexington County woman accused of robbing a convenience store at knifepoint while eating an ice cream bar

A Lexington County woman is accused of robbing a convenience store at knifepoint Monday. Katrina Nicole Diaz, 39, is charged with armed robbery, three counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “A deputy […]

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Cayce Police Chief Bruce Wade earns his Doctorate in Criminal Justice and Criminology

The City of Cayce proudly announces that Police Chief, Dr. Bruce Wade, has achieved a major academic milestone, graduating with a Doctorate Degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology (DCJ) from Keiser University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday, September 12. Chief Wade’s accomplishment adds to his extensive law enforcement credentials, which […]

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John Lastinger announces candidacy for SC House Dist. 88 Seat – Special Election is Oct. 21

Born and raised in Lexington County, John Lastinger has announced his candidacy for the South Carolina House District 88 special election. A conservative Republican, Lastinger is committed to serving the people of Lexington County with integrity, faith, and a strong conservative voice. For 47 years, Lastinger has faithfully pastored The […]

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Lexington County man charged with child abuse by SLED and arrested

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Jordan Hysell, 27, with Inflicting Great Bodily Injury Upon a Child on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The Chapin Police Department requested the SLED investigation. The alleged abuse took place between Nov 1, 2024 and Dec. 1 2024. The charges were based on […]

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5 former Airport High School athletes to be inducted into school’s Athletic Hall of Fame next month

Five former Airport High School athletes will be inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame next month. Airport High School’s Eagle Club will recognize the 2025 inductees on Thursday, October 30. There will be a drop-in at 5:30 p.m. in the arena/commons area of Airport High School, with the […]

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Autopsy scheduled for man who died in Gilbert house fire, says Lexington County Coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a house fire in the 300 block of Schofield Road in the Gilbert area of Lexington County, Sunday, shortly after 8 a.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Luther Vern Price, 74, of Gilbert was pronounced dead at the scene. […]

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Cayce’s State of the Art Gallery and Pottery Studio thriving – and expanding – in the Business Spotlight

State of the Art Gallery and Pottery Studio is in the heart of Cayce’s Arts District. Levi Wright opened the venture in 2020 and not only is the business thriving, it’s getting ready to expand. “We’re opening more space across the street in a two-story studio,” Levi said. “The bottom […]

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